The .NET Compact Framework brings the world of managed code and XML Web services to smart devices, and it enables the execution of secure, downloadable applications on devices such as personal digital assistants (PDA's), mobile phones, and set-top boxes.

The Definitive Guide to the .NET Compact Framework targets both first time and experienced mobile developers and is a comprehensive guide to building mobile applications using the .NET Compact Framework (CF) and Smart Device Extensions (SDE) for Visual Studio .NET. Expert authors Larry Roof and Dan Fergus provide developers with everything they need to produce robust applications, including how to create effective user interfaces, work with device-based data sources, access enterprise data, leverage Web services, incorporate XML into applications, build help systems, and generate setup routines.

Author Information

Dan Fergus - Dan Fergus currently works as a consultant and trainer teaching a Compact Framework course along with Visual Basic .NET and ASP.NET courses. Dan has been working with .NET and the CF since the beginning and currently has several applications on the PocketPC on the market. Before becoming an independent, Dan worked at NuMega Technologies as the Dev Lead on Visual Basic 6 debugging tools. Dan also speaks at developer conferences around the world and writes for several magazines.

Larry Roof - Larry Roof has been a key individual in the Windows CE market from the beginning. He authored the first book on developing mobile applications with Visual Basic for Windows CE, is a frequent speaker at major technical conferences, writes a monthly column for MSDN Voices, and runs face-to-face training on developing mobile applications.